crouch

• couch
• curl up
• huddle
• hunch
• scrunch
• squat
• squinch

• noun
  1. A bent or stooped position.
  2. A cross.
• verb
  1. To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
  2. To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
  3. To sign with the cross; bless.

• The soldier had to crouch behind the wall to avoid being seen.
• She crouch down to tie her shoelaces.
• The cat crouch low before pouncing on the toy mouse.
• During the storm, he crouch under the table for safety.
• The children crouch together while playing hide-and-seek.

quail

camber

make much of

nestle

fearing

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